The Maskeliya Oya (translated into Maskeliya River from Sinhala) is a major upstream tributary of the Kelani River. The tributary measures approximately 40 km (25 mi) in length, originating from the hills of the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, before passing through the Maskeliya Reservoir. Maskeliya Oya converges with the Kehelgamu Oya at Kalugala, forming the 100 km (62 mi) long Kelani River. The river is heavily used for hydroelectric power generation.[1][2]

Maskeliya Oya Maskeliya River
Downstream view of the Maskeliya Oya, as seen from near the Polpitiya Hydroelectric Power Station.
Physical characteristics
Source	Peak Wilderness Sanctuary
Mouth	Kelani River
• location	Kalugala
• coordinates	06°58′58″N 80°27′00″E
Length	40 km (25 mi)

Features on the river

The following table lists the major features along the Maskeliya Oya, from its origins further upstream. Some dams hold back water, and transfer a percentage of it to hydroelectric power stations located further downstream, via tunnels.

See also

• List of dams and reservoirs in Sri Lanka
• List of rivers of Sri Lanka

References